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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Princeton, NJ

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  1. Building Photo - Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    STUDIO
    $2,013+
    1 BED
    $1,014+
    2 BEDS
    $3,130+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,009 - $3,900
    Required Monthly Fees$5
    Utilities & EssentialsVaries
    Total Monthly Price$1,014 - $3,875

    Icon Riverwalk 55+ Active Adult Apartment Homes

    1 Riverwalk, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
    (609) 303-5896
  2. Building Photo - 246 N Harrison St
    5 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    246 N Harrison St

    246 N Harrison St, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  5. Building Photo - Kingston Terrace
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED
    $2,004

    Kingston Terrace

    607 Kingston Terrace, Princeton, NJ 08540
  8. Building Photo - 108 Wrangel Ct
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $2,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,300

    108 Wrangel Ct Unit 9

    108 Wrangel Ct, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  10. Building Photo - 277 Snowden Ln
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    277 Snowden Ln Unit 1

    277 Snowden Ln, Princeton, NJ 08540
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  24. Building Photo - 276 Nassau
    2 BEDS
    $2,705

    276 Nassau

    293 Franklin Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
  31. Building Photo - 6 Halstead Pl
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,995

    6 Halstead Pl

    6 Halstead Pl, Princeton, NJ 08540
  34. Luxury Apartments in Princeton, NJ with Rooftop Terrace at The Alice Princeton - The Alice
    $400 Off
    Price Drop. $400 Off
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    1 BED
    $3,290+
    2 BEDS
    $4,480+

    The Alice

    365 Terhune Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540
    (609) 913-3237
  36. Building Photo - 14 Spring St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $3,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,300

    14 Spring St Unit 2F

    14 Spring St, Princeton, NJ 08542
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  40. Building Photo - 49 Truman Ave
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,500

    49 Truman Ave

    49 Truman Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
  41. Building Photo - 36 Hoover Ave
    2 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $3,500

    36 Hoover Ave

    36 Hoover Ave, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Princeton, NJ Cheap Apartments for Rent

When looking for cheap apartments in Princeton, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Princeton.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 95 cheap apartments available in Princeton Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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Princeton High School

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Public
Grades 9-12
1,518 Students
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J Witherspoon Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
794 Students

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